Categories in Otjiwarongo
Auto Parts StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopFarmingChildren and baby clothingClothing storesMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingChurchesGovernment OfficeElectronics StoreConstruction of buildingsHome Goods StoreEducationBars, pubs and tavernsButcherGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsFurniture storesBanksFinancial InstitutionBusiness to Business ServiceMarketing AgencyPrint ShopApartmentsResidential Property RentalsPharmacyShopping MallSupermarketCampgroundGeneral & Multi-Sport VenuesBed and breakfastsGuest HouseHotelsHotels and motelsLodgeServiced AccommodationTravel AgencyUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Otjiwarongo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 31 |
| Clothing stores | 20 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 16 |
| Churches | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Corporate management | 14 |
| Shopping | 12 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 12 |
| Car parts | 9 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 |
| Car repair | 8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 7 |
Otjiwarongo Facts
| Area | 12.6 km² |
| Population | 36,359 |
| Male Population | 17,758 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 18,601 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +551.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +78.4% |
| Median Age | 23.5 years (Male: 23.5, Female: 23.5) |
| Area Codes | 62, 67 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -20.46369, 16.64772 |
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Otjiwarongo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,584 | 12,439 | 20,383 | 33,952 | 36,359 |
| Population Density | 442.3 / km² | 985.3 / km² | 1,614.5 / km² | 2,689.3 / km² | 2,879.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Otjiwarongo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 66.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otjiwarongo | +508% | +172.9% | +66.6% |
| Otjozondjupa Region | +50% | +31.7% | +13.5% |
| Namibia | +169.8% | +71.5% | +28.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Otjiwarongo Median Age
Median Age: 23.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otjiwarongo | 23.5 yrs | 23.5 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 22.2 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Otjiwarongo Population Density
Population Density: 2,880 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otjiwarongo | 36,359 | 12.6 km² | 2,880 / km² |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 163,008 | 104,689.2 km² | 1.6 / km² |
| Namibia | 2.5 million | 824,094.1 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Otjiwarongo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Otjiwarongo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Otjiwarongo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Otjiwarongo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otjiwarongo | 155,171 tn | 4.27 tn | 12,290.8 tons/km² |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 463,206 tn | 2.84 tn | 4.4 tons/km² |
| Namibia | 7,056,182 tn | 2.84 tn | 8.6 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Otjiwarongo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 155,171 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,290.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/05 | 4:14 PM | 4.1 | 29.8 km | 10,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/80 | 9:45 AM | 4.8 | 93.2 km | 33,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Otjiwarongo
Otjiwarongo (Otjiherero: pleasant place or place where fat cattle graze) is a city of 70,000 inhabitants in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. It is the district capital of the Otjiwarongo electoral constituency and also the capital of Otjozondjupa...
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